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| Duration | 7 days | 7 days |
| Price From | Check price | $ 1,299 |
| Price Per Day | Check price | $ 186 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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3 breakfasts and All-Inclusive in Playa Blanca. * |
| Description |
Upon arrival in Panama, your will be met at the airport by a Gamboa Tours DMC* Representative holding and Apple Vacations sign. Your Representative will guide you to your transfer. |
Get a taste for the vibrant culture, natural beauty and bustling cityscapes of Panama on an adventure from Panama City to Playa Blanca. Stroll through the historic Casco Viejo and get up close to the magnificent Panama Canal, a true feat of engineering. After a slice of city life, head to dreamy Playa Blanca, on the Gulf of Panama, where an All-Inclusive stay awaits you. |
Day 1: A Gamboa Tours Representative will meet you at the airport upon arrival and guide you to your shared transfer to Crowne Plaza (or similar standard hotel), where you will stay for 2 nights. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 2: After breakfast, you will enjoy the half-day city tour. During this tour, you will visit the most interesting places in Panama City including: Casco Antiguo-the oldest sector of modern Panama City, founded in 1673 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Panama City is a beautiful, colorful and vibrant city built in 1519 by Pedro Arias Davila, a Spanish Govenor, who made it the capital of the Republic of Panama. It is considered one of the most important cities in the Americas. Miraflores Locks/Panama Canal-this classic experience brings you to the very best that Panama has to offer. Observe the magnificent Miraflores Locks and most likely witness their operation. (Breakfast included)
Day 3: Transfer from Panama City to Gamboa Rainforest Resort. Monkey Island Boat Tour-Take a boat tour through the Panama Canal into secret waterways to find hidden islands where Capuchin and Howler monkeys can be seen leaping in the trees above. This Panama Canal tour provides a unique opportunity for viewing wild monkeys in their natural habitat. Other animals you might spot on this tour includes two and three-toed sloths, crocodiles, and turtles that are native to Gatun Lake. The boat ride passes through the Panama Canal, giving you the chance to spot huge container ships during their passage across the world. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight at Gamboa Rainforest Resort. (Inclusive Plan–all meals & drinks included)
Day 4: After breakfast, enjoy a guided transfer to an Embera Community in the Chagres River. Embera Indigenous Tour–This trip is truly paradise found in its purest form! The enchanting journey takes you deep into the dense jungles of Chagres where the Emberá Indians have lived for centuries. The adventure begins with a one-hour ride up the river in dugout canoes, the Emberá traditional, hand carved boats. (Inclusive Plan–all meals & drinks included).
Day 5: Enjoy breakfast at Gamboa Resort then a transfer to The Westin Playa Bonita. Rest of day at your leisure (Inclusive Plan–all meals & drinks included).
Days 6 & 7: Days at leisure to relax at the beach (Inclusive Plan–all meals & drinks included).
Day 8: Transfer from The Westin Playa Bonita to airport (breakfast included).
Day 1: US - Panama City
Arrive at your US departure airport, ready for a flight to Panama City. Arrive in the capital of Panama, a metropolis of contrasts, home to the iconic Panama Canal. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Panama City. * * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Day 2: Panama City
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a guided walking tour of Casco Viejo, the oldest part of Panama City. See the most emblematic landmarks of this charming neighbourhood such as Panama Cathedral, Santo Domingo Covent and the National Theatre. Admire the impressive Bolivar Palace and stroll through the narrow 17th-century streets to Paseo Las Boveda, a waterfront walkway with views of Puente de las Américas where you can watch the ships lining up to enter the Panama Canal. Spend the remainder of the day exploring Panama City at your leisure. Overnight stay in Panama City.
Day 3: Panama City
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day at your leisure, enjoying the delights of the city or setting off on an optional excursion to either the dreamy San Blas Islands or for an exciting Rainforest Day Trip.* Overnight stay in Panama City. * Optional Full-Day San Blas Islands Excursion (shared service): Explore some of the worlds most remote and pristine islands. Set off early in the morning along the Pan-American Highway towards the port of Carti. Board a motorboat and set about exploring these tiny untouched islands where you can swim in the turquoise waters and relax amongst the palm trees on the shore. Traditional lunch included. Return to Carti and transfer back to Panama City. Note: You will need to take your passport with you. * Gamboa Rainforest Day Trip: Head to the rainforest to discover the abundant wildlife of Panama. Get up close to slow-moving sloths at a sloth sanctuary and discover many butterfly, orchid and frog species as you delve deeper into the verdant rainforest. Climb the observation tower for uninterrupted views of the canopy and enjoy an exciting high-speed boat cruise on the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake. Lunch included.
Day 4: Panama City - Playa Blanca
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, check-out and transfer to Playa Blanca, a dreamy beach resort region on the tropical Gulf of Panama. Check-in, begin your All-Inclusive stay, enjoying all the amenities on offer at your hotel. Overnight stay in Playa Blanca.
Day 5: Playa Blanca
All-Inclusive at the hotel. Spend the day relaxing at your leisure, soaking up the sunshine, swimming in the turquoise waters or simply relaxing on the beach. Alternatively, we recommend an optional excursion to the Embera Indigenous Village.* Overnight stay in Playa Blanca. * Optional Embera Indigenous Village visit: Head deep into the rainforest to meet the Embera people, a unique tribe who will share their culture and history with you. See traditional dancing and enjoy an authentic Embera lunch as you get to know the locals.
Day 6: Playa Blanca
All-Inclusive at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure. We recommend relaxing on the beach and enjoying the fantastic facilities of your hotel. Why not treat yourself to a beach-side massage? Alternatively, we recommend an optional excursion to the beautiful Las Yayas Waterfall.* Overnight stay in Playa Blanca. * Optional Las Yayas Waterfall Excursion: Experience the natural beauty of the amazing Las Yayas Waterfalls, which gush across the volcanic rocks into glistening crystal clear pools. Enjoy the refreshing climate and lush natural surroundings, take in the views from a small viewpoint and swim in the refreshing natural pools. Snacks included.
Day 7: Playa Blanca - US
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.
